HONOLULU, HI July 25, 2013 – Central Pacific Bank (CPB) has promoted Mel Harada to Senior Vice President & Division Manager of Loan Operations. In his new position, Harada is responsible for the management of the bank’s loan operations, which includes consumer, residential, small business, commercial and shared national credits.

Harada has 30 years of banking experience and has been with CPB since 2011, previously serving as VP &.Loan Servicing Manager and Compliance & Risk Manager of Loan Operations. Prior to joining CPB, Harada served as SVP & Retail Credit Manager at Bank of Hawaii. Harada has a Bachelor Degree in English from University of Hawaii at Manoa.